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The Edge of Work

Al Dea
Leadership Development
Artificial Intelligence
Leadership
Workplace Trends
Learning and Development
Change Management
Talent Development
Employee Engagement
Career Development
Talent Management
Workplace Culture
Generative AI
Future Of Work
Collaboration
Organizational Culture
Employee Training
Performance Management
AI Adoption
Social Capital
Talent Strategy

The Edge of Work provides new insights and ideas to help leaders navigate the changing world of work. In each episode, we’ll talk to leaders, practitioners, and innovators to explore new ideas for attracting and developing talent, leadership, and workplace culture, all to help you lead and succeed in a changing world of work.

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David Chestnut is a Principal Director of Human+AI Talent Strategy. In this episode, David joins Al to explore how AI is changing the relationship between human expertise, effort, and work itself. Drawing on his experience helping organizations adopt... more

Robin Barbacane is the Head of Talent Development and Workforce Transformation at Rackspace. In this episode, Robin joins The Edge of Work  to discuss what it takes to move beyond AI experimentation and drive enterprise-wide workforce transformation.... more

Kelly Monahan is an Author, Speaker and Researcher. She is the Co-Founder of Beyond The Desk, where she researches the intersection of AI, leadership, and the future of work. In this episode, Kelly shares her perspective on how organizations are navi... more

Melody Wilding is the Author of Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge. In this episode, Melody and Al explore why managing up is not about pleasing your boss, but about creating the clarity, influence, and support you need t... more

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Recent Guests

Robin Barbacane
Head of Talent Development and AI Workforce Transformation at Rackspace
Rackspace
Episode: Reimagining Work Through AI and Workforce Innovation with Robin Barbacane (Rackspace)
Kelly Monahan
Keynote speaker, advisor, author, researcher focused on AI and the future of work
Independent consultant / Formerly Deloitte Accenture Metta
Episode: Reimagining Talent, Productivity, and Growth in an AI-Driven World with Kelly Monahan
Melody Wilding
Author of Managing Up, How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge; Host of Psychology at Work
Author and Speaker
Episode: The Strategic Skill of Managing Up with Melody Wilding
Jerry Kane
Professor and Department Head, MIS, University of Georgia
University of Georgia
Episode: Building AI Fluency Across the Organization with Dr. Gerald Kane
Charlene Li
Author, speaker, entrepreneur; author of Winning with AI
Episode: Winning with AI: What Leaders Need to Know to Build AI Fluency with Charlene Li
JD Dillon
Author of The Frontline Enablement Playbook
Author; Frontline enablement expert
Episode: The Frontline Enablement Playbook: Supporting Frontline Managers with JD Dillon
Dani Johnson
Principal Analyst at RedThread Research, co-founder of RedThread Research
RedThread Research
Episode: What’s New in Learning and Development with Dani Johnson (RedThread Research)
Mohit Jiwnani
Director of Talent Development at Okta
Okta
Episode: Redesigning Leadership Development for an AI-Enabled Workplace
Greg Pryor
Human capital and social capital executive and researcher
Former partner at Accenture; former Head of People and Performance Evangelist at Workday
Episode: The Power of Social Capital in Leadership with Greg Pryor

Hosts

Al D.
Host of The Edge of Work; appears across episodes discussing leadership, change, and the future of work
Al Dea
Co-host and primary facilitator focusing on talent, leadership, and transformation topics

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • Real, Actionable Insights in Minutes

    Al’s advice is a quick hit - easy, digestible, and packed with real, actionable insights. Perfect for talent professionals and business leaders alike. No fluff, just the good stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FC Francine
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best in class!

    Al - you are serving an extremely important cause of demystifying the very nature of transformation in work. Doing this through your own curiosity and through the insights of your esteemed guests is so very special. Wish you continued success.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vivek__K
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thoughtful, concise and professional

    Being in the leadership and career consulting space myself, I am always looking for quality insight on key topics. This pod is well produced, clear, interesting and concise. I really have learned some new ways of thinking as well as consolidating and deepening my insight in my area of specialism. Thanks Al!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bruckst
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • The Edge of Work hosted by Al Dea is a standout podcast for business enthusiasts. Al's insightful interviews and deep understanding of the topic make each episode educational and engaging. He has a knack for making the topic easily digestible and turning it into actionable advice that listeners can apply to their situations. I highly recommend it - this is time well spent!

    Podchaser
    5
    Aly_Zenrabbit
    2 years ago
  • Great insights on the future of work

    Al does an amazing job of curating guests and interviewing them to tease out important insights for today’s and the near future’s world of work. This is a podcast I rely on to stay on top of the world of talent, HR, and work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    koneto12
    United States2 years ago

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The host delivers quick, actionable insights with credible guest perspectives.
Listeners appreciate concise, well-produced episodes with practical takeaways.
Guests are carefully curated to cover forward-looking topics in talent and work.
Audience values practical examples and sources linked in show notes.
The show is considered a top resource for future-of-work discussions by talent leaders.

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Reimagining Work Through AI and Workforce Innovation with Robin Barbacane (Rackspace)
Q: What are the biggest challenges HR faces to lead this kind of AI transformation, and how can they overcome them?
HR must demonstrate ROI through measurable outcomes, overcome internal cultural barriers, communicate effectively with executives, and build governance and data integrity to enable trusted AI adoption.
Reimagining Work Through AI and Workforce Innovation with Robin Barbacane (Rackspace)
Q: How did the Ask HR Chatbot get started and what impact did it have on business performance?
A cross-functional HR group built an automated flow to answer common questions, achieving high accuracy early on and enabling HR to focus on higher-value work and strategic partnering with leaders.
Reimagining Work Through AI and Workforce Innovation with Robin Barbacane (Rackspace)
Q: Could you share a little bit more about your background with this role and how it got started?
I come from HR but view myself as a business strategist who uses data to drive results through people systems; the AI transformation began by rethinking HR processes, creating cross-functional teams, and embedding Lean Six Sigma to manage change.
Building AI Fluency Across the Organization with Dr. Gerald Kane
Q: What should organizations do to scale AI adoption beyond a few early adopters?
Form a coalition of willing super users, have them experiment with use cases, share best practices openly, and disseminate learnings through internal channels and governance structures to broaden impact across the organization.
Building AI Fluency Across the Organization with Dr. Gerald Kane
Q: How are you integrating AI into your courses for undergraduates and executives, and what has changed over time?
I started by giving students options to use AI, then required usage with reflection, and now design tasks around AI experiments and real-world applications, including turning class discussions into LinkedIn-ready content, which energizes students and creates tangible outcomes like job opportunities.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Edge of Work

What is The Edge of Work about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on leadership, talent development, and the evolving world of work, with a strong focus on AI, learning strategy, and organizational change. Episodes frequently explore how to lead in uncertain times, design effective development for frontline and knowledge workers, and leverage social capital and data to drive transformation. Noteworthy angles include integrating AI into leadership practice, rethinking L&D structures, and practical frameworks for change mastery and workforce agility, often featuring senior HR leaders, L&D experts, and technology leaders who share actionable insights for enterprise teams. A distinctive element is the emphasis on micro-practices and lightweight, workflow-embedded development that can scale ac... more

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Recent guests on The Edge of Work include:

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2. Kelly Monahan
3. Melody Wilding
4. Jerry Kane
5. Charlene Li
6. JD Dillon
7. Dani Johnson
8. Mohit Jiwnani

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